Head of Brand & Commercial Projects (Temporary position)

We are looking for a strategic, experienced and innovative leader to take on the role of Head of Brand & Commercial Projects. The role combines ownership of our brand marketing agenda together with leadership of high-impact, cross-functional commercial project coordination and lead. You’ll lead a team of 7 specialists & strategists spanning from Brand, PR, Design, Magazine, and Commercial Projects. Ensuring execution, brand consistency, and commercial relevance across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Leadership

• Own and manage the brand marketing budget, ensuring tight alignment with other commercial channel budgets.
• Lead upper-funnel activities such as OOH, events, DOOH, and digital brand awareness – including contract negotiations and performance tracking.
• Guide and evolve our brand design and identity, ensuring high standards and commercial relevance.
• Contribute brand input and planning into commercial schedule & launches.
• Ensure brand assets, messaging, and campaigns are delivered on time and at quality.
• Initiate and drive strategic brand-led projects, from concept to execution.

Commercial Projects

• Coordinate and structure key commercial project initiatives, from a Black Week strategy to Rebranding to Customer journey improvements – with a focus on measurable outcome and customer impact.
• Operate with a strong cross-functional mindset, collaborating with teams in Product, Marketing, Operations and beyond.
• Combine hard and soft value drivers to balance business performance and brand perception.

Team & Collaboration

• Lead and develop a team of 7 direct reports across Brand, PR, Design, Magazine, and Commercial Projects.
• Foster collaboration between internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring alignment and executional clarity.
• Secure structured workflows, clear prioritization and timely delivery across your areas.

Profile & Qualifications 

• 5+ years in senior brand, marketing, or commercial project roles, ideally in fashion or consumer lifestyle.
• Proven leadership experience, with ability to lead both creatives and strategists.
• Demonstrated experience in budget ownership, negotiations, and upper-funnel brand activations.
• Strong project management and time planning skills – structured, reliable, and solution-oriented.
• Excellent commercial instinct, combined with a sharp eye for brand and design.
• Skilled communicator, able to drive alignment and influence across senior stakeholders.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Confident in budget tools, planning frameworks, and marketing performance tracking.

What We Offer

• Global environment
• Personal and professional development
• Freedom to add value/make a difference
• Hybrid Remote policy 
• A number of voluntary benefits

Interested in learning more about NA-KD, our culture, colleagues, and benefits? Visit our career site here!

Does this sound like an opportunity for you?

To submit your application, simply click the "Apply for this job" button below. Please provide your full application in English, including your CV and responses to a few background questions.

We encourage early applications as we follow a continuous selection process. This means we may close the recruitment before the final application day. Don't hesitate to submit your application promptly – we look forward to hearing from you!

Application deadline: 13/6-2025

Start Date: Around August 2025

Location: Gothenburg HQ, Sweden

Others: This is a temporary substitute position for approx. 1 year. 

About NA-KD 

Working for NA-KD is not just another step in your career. It is a leap into the unknown. A new adventure that can take you anywhere. Because just like you, we’re on a journey to bigger and better things. We are constantly evolving and improving. For you, this means that no day is the same as the one before. But also, that there will be endless opportunities to take charge of your future and build the life you want for yourself. And no matter what that looks like - we will support you along the way.

Our Commitment to Diversity

NA-KD is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.